Nighttime jogger in fair condition after being hit by car in Lehigh County

A nighttime jogger was thrown more than 50 feet when he crossed into the path of a car and was struck Sunday in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania State Police report.

Caleb J. Adams, 19, of the New Tripoli section of Lynn Township, suffered what police termed a moderate injury. He was in fair condition this afternoon at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township, according to the hospital.

The crash occurred at 10:17 p.m. on Kings Highway (Route 143) at the entrance to Ontelaunee Park, about 650 feet west of Allemaengel Road, police said.

Adams was jogging against traffic, north on the east shoulder of Kings Highway and entered the right, northbound lane to cross west across the lane.

He entered the path of a 2002 Pontiac Sunfire driven by Joshua H. Stendell, 22, of Slatington, according to police.

Adams was thrown 50 feet, 7 inches northwest before stopping in the southbound lane. Stendell's car traveled 234 feet before stopping in the northbound lane. The speed limit in that area is 40 mph, police said.